• Shop by zip code for Energy Star appliances;
• Find the lowest-priced gasoline in their neighborhood;
• Compare the fuel efficiency of vehicles currently on the market;
• Identify features to look for when buying a hybrid or alternate fuel vehicle;
• Take advantage of various tax incentives and utility rebates that may be available from the federal government, local communities or through state energy offices.

Consumers can also access free software tools through the site to evaluate their home energy use and determine what can be saved by adopting simple, energy-smart practices such as upgrading old, leaky windows, installing a programmable thermostat or simply turning down the hot water heater.

A Wealth of Energy Saving Ideas for the Home
Homeowners and renters know saving energy means saving money without sacrificing comfort. There are many things you can do to save energy in your current home, or when designing and building a new energy-efficient house. Whether you choose no/low cost improvements or invest in long-term energy saving strategies, the following sites can help you choose what is best for your energy picture.

• Tools to Assess Your Home's Energy Use
  Your Home’s Energy Use
  Home Improvement Tools
  
  High effiency furnace cut-away The Home Energy Saver Energy Advisor

• Save Energy and Money in Your Current Home
  Save Energy with Home Improvements
  Making it Happen
  No- or Low-Cost Ways to Save Energy
  Building Technologies for Homes
  Saving Energy in Your Apartment

• Save Energy and Money on Your New Home Construction
  Building Energy Efficient New Homes
  Building America
  Energy Star Qualified New Homes
  Top Web Sites for Buyers of Energy Efficient Homes

The Energy Office offers Dollar and Energy Saving Loans through 251 participating lenders at 699 locations across the state for many home improvements that reduce energy use.